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4.08 AVERAGE
My Fight/ Your Fight by Ronda Rousey with assistance from her sister Maria Burns Ortiz was an awesome read. Ronda tells her story in an honest, sometimes even slightly vulgar, no beating-around-the-bush matter that is highly admirable. Ronda is not a girlie girl but a tough-as-nails competitor and fighter. She has been that way her entire life and her mother, world champion in judo in her day, never once babied her. Her father committed suicide when she was very young and her mother was her biggest motivator in and out of the ring. She was taught to never give up and never give in. Ronda won many championships, tournaments and even a bronze medal in the Beijing summer Olympics for judo but never truly found fulfillment. She never really found fulfillment in her boyfriends, jobs or even judo until the day she decided she wanted to be an MMA fighter. From that day forward, she worked hard, bled, bruised and broke her body to achieve greatness in the Octagon as the first female champion of the UFC. Her story was inspiring and the details of her fight preparation, training and even her analysis of her past fights were insightful and fascinating. Highly recommended to fans of the MMA but also for anyone looking for something outside their comfort zone. She often describes slightly disturbing events and uses inappropriate language so recommended for mature audience (17+).
It was REALLY GOOD from start to finish and since neither Ronda Rousey nor women's fighting has ever been anywhere near my radar, that's saying a lot! That tells you it was well written and held my interest all the way through. She had an interesting childhood and career. She goes into great detail about her mental & physical training and the fights. But why does anyone WANT to fight? Ugh
Really enjoyed this book, am now an even bigger Rousey fangirl. It's a well put-together piece, flows nicely through Rousey's history as well as showcasing her personality, which is a product of her history. I know- duh, right? It's just that so many autobiographical works are all history or all personality and you're not really left with any lasting sense of an entire individual. No so here. There's heaps of action for those who are just in it for the fights, but there's tears and lols as well. Co-written with Rousey's sister, the book is a really inspiring look at a hard-working, flawed, and deeply beautiful person. (And a great excuse to spend all afternoon watching Rousey's old Judo matches on YouTube.)
This book details Ronda Rousey’s rise from childhood to the world of MMA. She is the fiercest athlete on the planet right now, it was great to learn about the girl beyond the octagon.
I devoured this book. This book was so well put together. I felt like I was watching her grown into the person she is today.
Rousey came off so personable in this book. It was so such a joy to see this side of her. She talks about her training process, her goals and aspirations. -
I recommend this book to everyone!
I give this book an A
I devoured this book. This book was so well put together. I felt like I was watching her grown into the person she is today.
Rousey came off so personable in this book. It was so such a joy to see this side of her. She talks about her training process, her goals and aspirations. -
I recommend this book to everyone!
I give this book an A
The writing wasn't the best, but the content was really interesting. I enjoyed it.
As somebody who has never been into any kind of professional fighting (well, until recently when I've gotten into UFC), the fact that I know Rousey's name and have done for several years probably says the most about how big a deal she is.
She was the first women's UFC champion, and had an incredible record until her two losses. She was a bronze olympian in judo in 2008, and is now the WWE RAW champion.
That said, it is a damn shame that she didn't wait a few years to write this book, because I think it would be a lot more thoughtful and interesting reading.
It was published (and presumably written) in 2015 - when she had defended her World Bantamweight UFC Champion title six times successfully, and was on top of the world.
I much enjoyed the first half of the book - her childhood and upbringing, her mother's almost helicopter-style obsession with following her into judo, and her struggling to meet those expectations through her judo career. A lot of this portion of the book is quite personal and introspective, especially regarding the suicide of her father.
The latter half however, dealing with her burgeoning MMA career and eventual movie stardom and champion-ness, was a lot less interesting. It is all dripping with confidence and ego which I totally understand - why not?
Every chapter begins with an inspirational quote or paragraph or two by Rousey herself, about fighting, relationships, basically anything. In the second to last chapter, her inspirational quote includes;
Which brings me back to saying that it's a shame she didn't wait a few years to write the book - or hell, a few months. Because as you may or may not know, in November 2015 she lost her championship defence to Holly Holm and effectively ended her UFC career.
As such, all her bravado and strutting through the second half of the book - especially when compared to the almost fragile and unsure portrayal of herself in the first half - falls flat. She did get beaten. She did retire.
Rousey is a legitimately inspiring figure and has done a ton for the advancement of women in sport, and regardless of her eventual loss - she was still champion. Her writing (as much as it is hers and not her co-writer's, though as it turns out the co-writer was her sister) is engaging and entertaining for the most part, and most importantly she is a dedicated nerd who loves Pokemon and science fiction - what's not to like?
I only hope that she releases a Part 2 (maybe No Fight / No More?) and analyse how she felt coming down from her championship high, and whether it humbled her any.
Probably not though, and as it stands, My Fight / Your Fight - specifically the second half - is an entertaining, but ultimately hollow, experience.
She was the first women's UFC champion, and had an incredible record until her two losses. She was a bronze olympian in judo in 2008, and is now the WWE RAW champion.
That said, it is a damn shame that she didn't wait a few years to write this book, because I think it would be a lot more thoughtful and interesting reading.
It was published (and presumably written) in 2015 - when she had defended her World Bantamweight UFC Champion title six times successfully, and was on top of the world.
I much enjoyed the first half of the book - her childhood and upbringing, her mother's almost helicopter-style obsession with following her into judo, and her struggling to meet those expectations through her judo career. A lot of this portion of the book is quite personal and introspective, especially regarding the suicide of her father.
The latter half however, dealing with her burgeoning MMA career and eventual movie stardom and champion-ness, was a lot less interesting. It is all dripping with confidence and ego which I totally understand - why not?
Every chapter begins with an inspirational quote or paragraph or two by Rousey herself, about fighting, relationships, basically anything. In the second to last chapter, her inspirational quote includes;
I have dominated for so long, and I know no one will ever beat me in the cage
Which brings me back to saying that it's a shame she didn't wait a few years to write the book - or hell, a few months. Because as you may or may not know, in November 2015 she lost her championship defence to Holly Holm and effectively ended her UFC career.
As such, all her bravado and strutting through the second half of the book - especially when compared to the almost fragile and unsure portrayal of herself in the first half - falls flat. She did get beaten. She did retire.
Rousey is a legitimately inspiring figure and has done a ton for the advancement of women in sport, and regardless of her eventual loss - she was still champion. Her writing (as much as it is hers and not her co-writer's, though as it turns out the co-writer was her sister) is engaging and entertaining for the most part, and most importantly she is a dedicated nerd who loves Pokemon and science fiction - what's not to like?
I only hope that she releases a Part 2 (maybe No Fight / No More?) and analyse how she felt coming down from her championship high, and whether it humbled her any.
Probably not though, and as it stands, My Fight / Your Fight - specifically the second half - is an entertaining, but ultimately hollow, experience.
This was a really interesting book. The Instinct to fight is something I'm not familiar with at all and to read about it in other people was eye opening. Also worth noting the that like UFC or not, Rousey is an incredibly hard worker and dedicated to what she does. Her life has been beyond tough.
Good read
Interesting and quick read with some cool insight to Ronda’s life, her backstory, and her approach to fighting, training, and her life.
Interesting and quick read with some cool insight to Ronda’s life, her backstory, and her approach to fighting, training, and her life.
As a strong believer in the utter heart of Ronda Rousey, this book is fantastic. A deep and personal insight into the female icon that Rousey has made herself. Ronda makes a clear point of making sure the reader understands every grueling mountain she had to hurtle to make her way to the top. A fantastic read for fans of the inspirational woman and a required read for ones who aren't.